Building community is central to our work at Maiker Housing Partners. Like other affordable housers, our first commitment to the community is the provision of healthy, safe and affordable communities in Adams County. But in Maiker’s theory of change, we go the extra mile to facilitate connection and build power among our members through community …
March is Women’s History Month – a time when communities come together to celebrate the women who inspire us to show up for one another and advocate for a more equitable future. To recognize the women who are making a difference here in Adams County, we sat down with Maiker’s Shant’a Johnson, director of family …
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When apartment buildings go up for sale, local governments often struggle to compete with private equity firms and hedge funds in the bidding process. Without a seat at the table, investors continue to win bids to buy properties – hiking up the cost of living and exacerbating the housing crisis in Colorado. A bill introduced …
Maiker Housing Partners recently developed a strategic plan that will inform and elevate the work we do as a socially conscious community developer. Drafted in collaboration with Maiker staff, board leadership and Point B(e) Consulting, this plan will guide our organizational efforts over the next three years. Shortly after the plan was introduced to our …
Colorado’s housing crisis is a systemic issue that policy makers, housing developers, and nonprofit organizations have been grappling with for decades. To further examine this issue, the Colorado Community Media team launched a 4-week series, The Long Way Home: Colorado Community Media’s in-depth look at the housing crisis. Over the last six months, two dozen …
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In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, public officials instituted eviction interventions to keep Coloradans housed. To measure the efficacy of these interventions, legislators in Colorado facilitated unprecedented data collection efforts to understand the circumstances that lead to evictions. As evictions climb to pre-pandemic levels in Adams County, housing advocates are calling on legislators to …
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The second pillar of our new strategic plan emphasizes our commitment to delivering operational and organizational excellence as we grow. One of the ways we are achieving excellence is by bringing on new Maikers who are passionate about sharing their expertise with our team and supporting Maiker community members. We are thrilled to introduce you …
In November, a majority of voters said YES to Proposition 123, paving the way for a historic investment in affordable housing in Colorado. This measure will allocate hundreds of millions of dollars in annual funding to a variety of efforts that support housing development and homelessness prevention efforts. Maiker applauds the passage of Prop 123. …
Shelley has been living in Orchard Crossing Apartments for over a decade. She understands the community, cares about her neighbors and is always there when somebody needs support. When Shelley learned about Maiker Housing Partner’s Community Ambassador program, she was eager to get involved. She had always been an advocate for her community. This was …
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Maiker Housing Partners is pleased to welcome two passionate community advocates to the Maiker Board of Commissioners. These individuals bring immense expertise on social justice, adult education and the Adams County community to the Maiker board. Meet our new Board Members below! Brian Mason Brian was born in a military hospital in Germany where his …
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